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Did I get a job?
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Fuck, man, I hate the state of this industry.
Out of curiosity, how many interviews have they put you through already?
I remember doing half to full day interviews back in the '00s.
This isn't new.
Agree. Most interviews for higher level positions are a half to a full day. Executive level might even go over 2 days.
Damn that's crazy. The '00s. They have you writing on clay tablets or what?
Dude, we started using punchcard in the 1830's. Maybe you should look into the history of computing and learn a bit about all the amazing innovations that lead to you shitposting on the toilet
I was trying to make a silly joke as `00s can mean the year 0000 BC
That was not clear. Also, there is no year 0. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Year_zero
That is news to me. But if you follow ISO 8601 then there is a year 0
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_8601
That's a fun fact I didn't know. Eventhough I am a fan of iso8601
I did interviews in the '10s. A full day interview was normal for an entry level dev, it seems.
Happily just two so far— one screening and one technical— but it is long so hoping I can walk the knife between being personable enough and not seeming weird and manic for however many hours it is.
I see. I assume then you're doing a panel interview of sorts for this last round. Behavioral and cultural fit interview. Have some good, thoughtful questions for them prepared is my best advice.
For example, one of my goto questions is, "what is something you've learned while working at {} that you found particularly satisfying?"
That’s a good idea— for the last two I was able to mostly wing questions based on the research I did, but for this one I’m not going to be kicking myself afterward for not having good ones prepared— thanks!
Pretty sure a half day interview is enough to make a lot of "normal" people a bit manic, what are they doing? Taking you out for 18 holes and dinner?
But I only have seven holes
Currently.
Don't threaten me with a good time.
Prepare your belly button
Could technically be an outie
I can make it both.
Pssh, I’ve got seven on my head alone. Everyone forgets about the ears, but who doesn’t like aural sex?
I didn't count my facial piercings
Oh shit, I actually have ten on my head alone, good call.
Yeah, I don't know if I'd even go unless I REALLY needed the job. That's insane